What an absolutely beautiful home! I can see all sorts of possibilities. White cabinets in the kitchen, window seat in the alcove...Even with all of the abuse it seems to have suffered-it still looks warm and inviting..(hope that made sense).

You better wear a mask! You're a brav little gal battlin' those ole fleas! :) It's really a cute little place and you're gonna fix her up? You have the most wonderful decorating skills and ideas and I know you'll make it look like a little doll house!Be a sweetie,Shelia ;)

I love, love, love painted paneling, painted cabinets, painted doors and moldings...you probably have those ideas already since you ran "painting the wood" by your daddy. I do, however, love the front doors as they are. Gosh, I hope the fogger is successful!

ortho boric acid... sprinkle it around, it does something to the legs of the fleas so they can't mate.. takes a little longer than bombing, but with both of them, you might see some results.. plus, pull out the carpet???This little place is LOADED with potential!!!

Oh boy!!!! A project! And I agree first NO FLEAS!!!! In the kitchen I saw pretty white cabinets with splashed of red....you know 1940's meets now.....Same with the wainscotting...nice crisp light color......And the bathroom...now that is some work, but boy can that be cute! I would love a place like this!!!! I don't live where there are fleas....but I guess I wouldn't have carpet in the house if the fleas like it! :) Good Luck, can' wait to see the "during" and "after" photos! Sandy

That place has lots of potential once you deal with the fleas. Any chance of decent flooring under the rugs? Love the wide planks and the gorgeous double doors. Lots of white on the woodwork will be a major improvement. Good luck, and of course hoping you share the journey.

How exciting! The first idea that came to my mind was to remove those cabinets next to the window in the kitchen. I am picturing a wall of subway tile there with some open shelving with metal brackets holding them up (Ikea style). I also see an island if there is room, and paint those cabinets below of course in a white or pretty blue with butcher block countertops. White trimwork and carpet removal will do wonders though! Have fun!

This place is going to be super cute when you're done with it. I see great about of paint in your future.

Now, about those pesky fleas...my homeopathic vet swears by food-grade Diatomaceous Earth...not the stuff sold at pool supply stores, tho'. DA kills them by dehydrating the flea (and all the other creepy crawlers that like to sneak insidie)...but it's safe for people and pets to be around.

Did you see the low budget makeover that whitehorse farm did? anyway I would paint the cabs with oldwhite chalk paint (no primer needed) lightly distress and then wax. Paint the floor light blue and all the walls a soft light grey. The kitchen window is cool and I would change out the fixture above it to a farm style fixture with the curved arm and the ruffled aluminum shade. Big rustic baskets on top of the shelves for more storage...you get the picture!

the rental reno has some great possibilities. I can see the cabinets white in the kitchen with some beadboard backsplash and the parquet floors in there; if they are in good condition sanded and stained a lighter color. I would also place a different light fixture above the sink. Love those industrial ones like barn house electric has.

Oh my, the fleas! Well, even though you are bombing, if there is hardwood under there, I would definitely rip up the carpet. The bathroom looks like maybe you might have to gut. Wouldn't that be fun to start with a blank canvas?

As others have said, I can see all white woodwork and in the kitchen too. I might take the upper cabinets out all together and put up open shelving on either side of the window. It looks like a fun project. I bet your mind is swimming with ideas. Keep us updated:))

Okay, with regard to the fleas, rip up that carpeting even if there is no hardwood underneath. You are talented enough to think of alternative flooring (peel and stick tile, sanded, painted and sealed plywood.....anything but carpeting). Don't forget to use a mask and eye goggles. I love this place and I agree with all the suggestions that it needs to be light with some contrast here and there. Good luck! A mother's love knows no limits!!

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Deep in the swamps of Louisiana is where you can find Susie Harris. She is a passionate designer/artist/blogger, where her love of faith and family shine through. In Susie's spare time out of her studio she enjoys decorating and DIY projects around her home. She's been featured in publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Flea Market Style and on CountryLiving.com